Woman dies after being taken ill during The Hexagon panto

A woman has died after being taken ill at the pantomime. Credit:getreading

A woman has died after being taken ill during a performance of Aladdin at The Hexagon theatre in Reading.

The afternoon performance of the panto on Monday, December 17 was cancelled as a mark of respect.

The 65-year-old woman whose identity has not yet been released was in the audience for the 10am performance of Aladdin, starring Justin Fletcher at the theatre in Queen's Walk, Reading, Berkshire.

A spokesman for Reading Borough Council said: "It is with great sadness that we have to announce a member of the audience passed away after being taken seriously ill during this morning’s performance of Aladdin.

"The council and everyone at The Hexagon would like to express its sincere condolences to the family of the 65-year-old woman.

"This afternoon’s 2pm performance has been cancelled as a result.

"The Hexagon quickly contacted as many schools and families due to the attend the performance in advance to warn them of the cancellation and is arranging refunds or tickets for alternative performances."

There were no planned performances of Aladdin on Tuesday, December 18.